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John M. Overton

1933 - 2022

BORN

1933

DIED

2022

John Overton Obituary

Overton, John M.

May 1, 1933 - September 6, 2022

Passed away in Red Lodge, MT, where Services will be held. In lieu of flowers or memorials, please remember John on Husker football game day.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Omaha World-Herald on Sep. 18, 2022.

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Dennis and Donna Flood

September 24, 2022

Our deepest sympathies to Shirley and family. Being with John always brought joy to us. He will be remembered on Husker football days and beyond.

Laura Horn Hollman

September 18, 2022

So sorry for your loss Shirley and family. John always had a smile and hello every time I saw him. Laura Hollman

David moore

September 18, 2022

So sorry to hear about John´s passing. I have tried to call Shirley several times but have had no success. Blessings in yhr family

Arnold Kriegler

September 18, 2022

Many fond memories of John during our college days. RIP

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Memorial Events
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Sep

27

Service

2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Smith-Olcott Funeral Chapel

201 North Broadway, Red Lodge, MT 59068

Sep

27

Service

3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Red Lodge Senior Citizens' Center

207 Villard Ave S, Red Lodge, MT 59068

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